MCIA REPRESENTS AND OVERSEES THE INTERESTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE, SCOOTER AND POWERED LIGHT VEHICLE (PLV) INDUSTRY
Among the MCIA’s 163 members are manufacturers and importers of complete vehicles, accessory and component suppliers, finance, insurance and other service providers, along with marketing and PR agencies connected to the industry.
Being a member of the MCIA means your views are heard. Members get the opportunity to influence the direction of the Association, as well as investing in the future.
MCIA offer a variety of benefits which are detailed below.
Membership Benefits:
• Market Intelligence: Each month MCIA publish detailed registration data (including a separate electric report) exclusively for Members, highlighting the areas of growth/decline in each sector and then a yearly booklet giving a more in-depth view. Additional bespoke reporting is available from their sophisticated data bank and reporting package.
• Trade (EU and International): MCIA are working to ensure that members are kept fully up to speed on not just current changes, but future regulation that will come into play, representing the whole industry during its engagement on each and every issue.
• Technical Support: MCIA give advice and support in respect of relevant changes in legislation, regulation and other external factors.
• General Business Support: MCIA have provided key information to Members, covering everything from what was and wasn’t permitted in terms of motorcycle sales activity and access to training at the start of the pandemic, through to help with information on furlough and ultimately to doors opening again as lockdown eases.
• Safety & Training: MCIA work closely with government & transport departments in relation to safety and training. Ensuring all stakeholders are working towards high levels of training standards across the industry and a joined up approach to road safety.
• The future of Transport: MCIA work closely with all departments of government, making sure that the L-category industry is being fully considered when it comes to any changes or future transport strategy. We are lobbying government on a number of different topics to ensure relevant questions are posed to officials at all levels to receive favourable legislation.
• Motorcycle Live: the industry’s flagship show, putting organisations in front of over 100,000 keen motorcyclists. Members receive priority booking and inclusive/discounted stand space based on the Membership option chosen (see below). Dates for 2021 are 4th – 12th December.
• Representation: Government departments recognise MCIA as the voice of the sector. When working with MCIA, government and its agencies can be confident they are receiving a fully considered view of the sector and its needs. MCIA leads and contributes to many projects and meetings within government and key UK stakeholder groups including the Department for Transport (DfT), Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Transport for London (TfL), as well as through its affiliation with the Europe-wide industry body, ACEM.
• The Route to Tomorrow’s Journeys is the MCIA’s strategy document. It places Powered Light Vehicles front and centre of the debate about personal transportation and clean air and traffic congestion, by championing The Right Vehicle for the Right Journey. Its principals are closely aligned with government policy and it is seen as a credible document by government departments.
Look at The animation below which shows the role PLVs can play in transport planning. You can also view the policy document HERE.
If you would like to know more about the MCIA and how to become a member please contact the team on 02476 408020.
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